
Celebrating 20 years: Portage Mayor Lynne Cameron
Zainab Al-Mehdar Portage-du-Fort Jan. 10, 2023 Unexpectedly finding her way into local politics, Lynne Cameron, mayor of Portage-du-Fort, was recently recognized for her time and

Zainab Al-Mehdar Portage-du-Fort Jan. 10, 2023 Unexpectedly finding her way into local politics, Lynne Cameron, mayor of Portage-du-Fort, was recently recognized for her time and

Brett Thoms Shawville January 15, 2023 Two Pontiac nursing students received the Deborah Smith Scholarship bursary last weekend. The scholarship fund was founded in memory

A stroke is a neurological disease where the brain is deprived of oxygen and without it cells are deprived of the fuel they need to

Brett Thoms Shawville January 6, 2022 A fire damaged the Autobus La Salle Garage on Friday night. While it’s too soon to tell the extent

Brett Thoms Shawville January 9, 2022 In response to rising food prices, a local business teamed up with students from Pontiac High School to raise

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville January 2, 2022 To spread a little holiday cheer and give back to the community one local helped collect gifts that were

It’s a me, Mario Walking down Centre St. in Shawville, it is hard to miss the giant mural of Mario & Luigi on the walls

Public meeting on Chalk River: Majority of speakers concerned about site MRC Pontiac warden Jane Toller hosted a public forum in Fort Coulonge on April

Community Rally against Bill 96 About 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally against the

River search operation ends well A search operation on the Ottawa River for an individual who was thought to be missing was launched on June

Zainab Al-Mehdar Portage-du-Fort Jan. 10, 2023 Unexpectedly finding her way into local politics, Lynne Cameron, mayor of Portage-du-Fort, was recently recognized for her time and contribution to her municipality. Growing up in this community gave her pride to be the

Brett Thoms Shawville January 15, 2023 Two Pontiac nursing students received the Deborah Smith Scholarship bursary last weekend. The scholarship fund was founded in memory of Debbie Smith, a nurse from the area who was killed by a distracted driver

A stroke is a neurological disease where the brain is deprived of oxygen and without it cells are deprived of the fuel they need to survive. Because cells die rapidly from oxygen deprivation, one of the key things about stroke

Brett Thoms Shawville January 6, 2022 A fire damaged the Autobus La Salle Garage on Friday night. While it’s too soon to tell the extent of the damage, at least one school bus was damaged beyond repair, according to Shawville-Clarendon

Brett Thoms Shawville January 9, 2022 In response to rising food prices, a local business teamed up with students from Pontiac High School to raise money for Bouffe Pontiac. Logs End, a hardwood floor company based in Bristol, pledged to

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville January 2, 2022 To spread a little holiday cheer and give back to the community one local helped collect gifts that were donated and organized a group of third and sixth graders from Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary

It’s a me, Mario Walking down Centre St. in Shawville, it is hard to miss the giant mural of Mario & Luigi on the walls of the Renaissance Variety building emblematic of their store. Celebrating their 20th anniversary of being

Public meeting on Chalk River: Majority of speakers concerned about site MRC Pontiac warden Jane Toller hosted a public forum in Fort Coulonge on April 26 for residents of the region to express their views on the proposal to build

Community Rally against Bill 96 About 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally against the passing of Bill 96 by the CAQ. Organizer and concerned citizen Doreen Lloyd said as

River search operation ends well A search operation on the Ottawa River for an individual who was thought to be missing was launched on June 30 after a woman’s belongings were found on a dock in Campbell’s Bay. After a
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555
St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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